Why can’t Apple act like Genshin Impact? Revealing the technical limitations and controversies behind game recharge
Recently, as a popular game in the world, the recharge issue of "Genshin Impact" has once again triggered discussions among players, especially Apple device users who frequently encounter recharge failures. This article will analyze the reasons from three dimensions: technology, policy and market, and attaches the popularity data of related topics across the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Technical limitations: Differences in payment systems between Apple and Android
| Contrast Dimensions | Apple system | Android system |
|---|---|---|
| payment channel | Force the use of App Store in-app purchases | Can connect to third-party payment |
| handling fee | 30% share (reduced to 15% after annual income exceeds 1 million) | Usually 0-5% |
| Review cycle | 7-14 days | Real-time arrival |
Apple's closed ecosystem requires that all digital content consumption must be completed through the App Store. In order to avoid high revenue sharing, MiHoYo tried to guide users to the official website to recharge, which led to Apple delisting "Genshin Impact" for three days (incident in 2022).
2. Recent hot data: player complaints and discussion trends
| Platform | Number of related topics (last 10 days) | core points of dispute |
|---|---|---|
| 128,000 items | Recharge failed and refund difficult | |
| TapTap | 32,000 items | iOS recharge price is higher than Android |
| Station B | 5600 items | The comparison video has been played more than 2 million times |
3. Deep-seated contradictions: the game caused by the 30% "Apple tax"
1.price difference: Due to Apple’s commission, the actual recharge of 648 yuan on the iOS side is only 453 yuan, while the full amount can be obtained on the Android side through official channels.
2.activity restrictions: Some web version exclusive offers (such as double crystals) cannot be participated on the iOS side.
3.Account interoperability: Although data is interoperable, iOS and Android recharge currencies cannot be used across platforms.
4. Solutions and alternatives
| Plan type | Specific operations | Advantages and Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Official recommendation | Recharge through PC version or official website | No commission but need to switch devices |
| Third-party recharge | Taobao/charging platform | Risk of account suspension |
| System switching | Log in to the same account on an Android device | Additional equipment required |
5. Industry Impact: Chain Reactions Triggered by Apple Tax
1.Epic lawsuit: In 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that Apple must not ban third-party payments, but there are still obstacles to specific implementation.
2.Developer Countermeasures: Some games adopt the "iOS high price strategy". For example, the redemption ratio of the Creation Crystal on the iOS version of "Genshin Impact" is lower than that on Android.
3.User education: Apple has added a "This app supports other purchase methods" prompt on the App Store page (updated in January 2024).
Conclusion
The essence of the recharge conflict between Apple and "Genshin Impact" is the distribution of interests between the platform side and the content side. As global antitrust regulation intensifies, more flexible payment solutions may emerge in the future. It is recommended that players recharge through official safe channels to avoid losing big for small things.
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